How to use the control panels in the learning spaces

Owned by Justin Rose
Last updated: Feb 07, 2024
7 min read

Across campus, there are several different Extron control panels installed. Please find the picture of the panel you need to learn. Below each set of pictures you will find instructions for use.

**Can’t find your touch panel? You may be in a completely unique space, like Houghton Hall 028,236,237, Science Center 105, Rosch Recital Hall, Science Center 321. Please find those instructions here: Learning Spaces Technology Resources ***

***If you are having issues with the technology, please put in a ticket immediately! How To Submit a Tracker Ticket Usually fixes are simple and can be done quickly. Thank you in advance.***

 

Extron Touch Panel Start Screen Button

 

Extron touch panel interface

 

  1. To turn the system ON, press the button above “Press here to start”. You will see a splash screen on the control panel to wait as the projector powers on. Laser projectors power up much quicker (15-25 seconds) compared to bulb based projectors. (1-2:30 minutes) You may not be able to make any input selections while the system is powering up. Some classrooms have motorized projection screens that will come down automatically. You may also have to pull the projection screens down manually.

  2. Select the source you wish to display. Note that most rooms default to the PC input when powering on as this is the most common input source.
    - PC: This is for the supplied computer in the classroom. You would login with your eServices credentials.
    - HDMI : This is for a laptop connection or any HDMI outputting device.
    - Blu-ray: You may have to power on the Blu-ray player by pressing it’s power button. There are remote
    controls for these devices on the teacher stations.
    - DocCam: You may have to power on the document camera by pressing the power button.
    - Share-Link: Some spaces are equipped with Extron’s share-link, which allows wireless connectivity of devices to the AV system.

  3. To MUTE the video to the projector, press the “Video Mute” button. Press again to unmute.

  4. To MUTE the audio to the speaker, press the “Audio Mute” button. Press again to unmute.

  5. Volume UP/DOWN controls the audio level to the speakers. ***It is best practice to leave the computer volume at or near 100% and use the volume control level on the panel. This is how the audio gain structure is designed and how it will sound it’s best.***

  6. To turn the system OFF, press the “System Shutdown” button. Please do not leave the system running regardless of who is in after you.

  7. Turn OFF the lights to the classroom.

 

 

 

  1. To turn the system ON, press the “System ON” button. You will see and maybe hear the projector powering on. Laser projectors power up much quicker (15-25 seconds) compared to bulb based projectors. (1-2:30 minutes) You may not be able to make any input selections while the system is powering up. Some classrooms have motorized projection screens that will come down automatically. You may also have to pull the projection screens down manually.

  2. Select the source you wish to display. Note that most rooms default to the PC input when powering on as this is the most common input source.
    - RESIDENT PC: This is for the supplied computer in the classroom. Login with your eServices credentials.
    - AUX HDMI: This is for a laptop connection or any HDMI outputting device.
    - Blu-ray (if available): You may have to power on the Blu-ray player by pressing it’s power button. There are remote controls for these devices on the teacher stations.
    - DocCam (if available): You may have to plug in the document camera to the VGA port labeled as such. Power on the document camera by pressing the power button.
    - Wall Plate (if available): You can connect either HDMI or VGA if the classroom is equipped. Select the corresponding button on the panel.

  3. To MUTE the video to the projector, press the “Mute” button. Press again to unmute.

  4. The Volume UP/DOWN wheel controls the audio level to the speakers. ***It is best practice to leave the computer volume at or near 100% and use the volume control level on the panel. This is how the audio gain structure is designed and how it will sound it’s best.***

  5. To turn the system OFF, press the “System OFF” button. Please do not leave the system running regardless of who is in after you.

  6. Turn OFF the lights to the classroom.

 

  1. To turn the system ON, press the “ON” button. You will see and maybe hear the projector powering on. Laser projectors power up much quicker (15-25 seconds) compared to bulb based projectors. (1-2:30 minutes) You may not be able to make any input selections while the system is powering up. Some classrooms have motorized projection screens that will come down automatically. You may also have to pull the projection screens down manually.

  2. There may also be SCREEN UP/DOWN buttons on these panels to raise and lower the projection screen. Press the corresponding button for up/down.

  3. Select the source you wish to display. Note that most rooms default to the PC input when powering on as this is the most common input source.
    - PC: This is for the supplied computer in the classroom. Login with your eServices credentials.
    - HDMI/LAPTOP: This is for a laptop connection or any HDMI outputting device.
    - Blu-ray (if available): You may have to power on the Blu-ray player by pressing it’s power button. There are remote controls for these devices on the teacher stations.
    - DocCam (if available): You may have to plug in the document camera to the VGA port labeled as such. Power on the document camera by pressing the power button.
    - Wall Plate (if available): You can connect either HDMI or VGA if the classroom is equipped. Select the corresponding button on the panel.
    - Mersive/Wireless: The is for wireless connectivity of devices to the AV system. Mersive Solstice Directions

  4. To MUTE the video (if equipped) to the projector, press the “Video Mute” button. Press again to unmute.

  5. To MUTE the audio (if equipped), press the “Audio Mute” button.

  6. The Volume UP/DOWN wheel controls the audio level to the speakers. ***It is best practice to leave the computer volume at or near 100% and use the volume control level on the panel. This is how the audio gain structure is designed and how it will sound it’s best.***

  7. To turn the system OFF, press and HOLD the “System OFF” button for up to 2 seconds. Please do not leave the system running regardless of who is in after you.

  8. Turn OFF the lights to the classroom.

 

 

  1. To turn the system ON, press the “ON” button. You will see and maybe hear the projector powering on. Laser projectors power up much quicker (15-25 seconds) compared to bulb based projectors. (1-2:30 minutes) You may not be able to make any input selections while the system is powering up. Some classrooms have motorized projection screens that will come down automatically. You may also have to pull the projection screens down manually.

  2. There may also be SCREEN UP/DOWN buttons on these panels to raise and lower the projection screen. Press the corresponding button for up/down.

  3. Select the source you wish to display. Note that most rooms default to the PC input when powering on as this is the most common input source.
    - PC: This is for the supplied computer in the classroom. Login with your eServices credentials.
    - HDMI/LAPTOP: This is for a laptop connection or any HDMI outputting device.
    - Blu-ray (if available): You may have to power on the Blu-ray player by pressing it’s power button. There are remote controls for these devices on the teacher stations.
    - DocCam (if available): You may have to plug in the document camera to the VGA port labeled as such. Power on the document camera by pressing the power button.
    - Wall Plate (if available): You can connect either HDMI or VGA if the classroom is equipped. Select the corresponding button on the panel.
    - Mersive/Wireless: The is for wireless connectivity of devices to the AV system.

  4. To MUTE the video (if equipped) to the projector, press the “Video Mute” button. Press again to unmute.

  5. To MUTE the audio (if equipped), press the “Audio Mute” button.

  6. The Volume UP/DOWN wheel controls the audio level to the speakers. ***It is best practice to leave the computer volume at or near 100% and use the volume control level on the panel. This is how the audio gain structure is designed and how it will sound it’s best.***

  7. To turn the system OFF, press and HOLD the “System OFF” button for up to 2 seconds. ***Please do not leave the system running regardless of who is in after you.***

  8. Turn OFF the lights to the classroom.